Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Overview
Explore Ancient Rome on our top-rated group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in just 3 hours. Enjoy engaging, expert commentary from a licensed guide.
Your adventure begins at the Colosseum, where your guide brings gladiators, emperors, and Roman ingenuity to life as you take in sweeping views from above the arena floor, perfect for memorable photos.
Next, ascend Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to lavish imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of public life in ancient times.
With a relaxed pace and plenty of opportunities to engage with your guide, this tour offers a rich and comfortable journey through Ancient Rome.
If you select the Colosseum Nightfall Walking Tour, inside Colosseum access is not included, giving you more time to enjoy its exterior beauty.
What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
- Headsets provided for clear audio throughout the tour
- Colosseum ticket (€18 value) and access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
- This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
- Licensed expert guide providing rich historical insights
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Arena access is not included in any of the options.
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Arch of Constantine (pass by)
Colosseum
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Via Sacra (pass by)
Palatine Hill
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Foro Romano
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person).
- Headsets provided for clear audio throughout the tour.
- Colosseum ticket (€18 value) and access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum.
- This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected.
- Licensed expert guide providing rich historical insights.
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Arena access is not included in any of the options.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
- Headsets provided for clear audio throughout the tour
- Colosseum ticket (€18 value) and access to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
- This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
- Licensed expert guide providing rich historical insights
- Walking Tour - External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Arena access is not included in any of the options.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
